Archive for August, 2015

Cultivators of the earth are the most valuable citizens. they are the most vigorous, the most independent, the most virtuous, & they are tied to their country & wedded to it’s liberty & interests by the most lasting bands. —Thomas Jefferson, August 23, 1785 This time of the year, in virtually every community, there are

For those of you looking for an end of summer book to take to the beach during these final weeks of summer, consider Brilliant: The Evolution of Artificial Light by Jane Brox. Born to John and Antoinette Brox of Dracut on September 4, 1956, Jane Brox found her passion not in farming as had her father

This week Newburyport was holding its annual Yankee Homecoming so I drove up to see the bustling downtown and see what events were planned. The downtown was chock full of street vendors, live music, and artists. Parking was at a premium so instead of the usual spot on State Street, I decided to try a new